Career
Youth, College & Amateur
Balogun was born in Washington D.C., grew up in Bowie, Maryland, and attended Bowie High School (Maryland), Bowie High School. He also played club soccer with the D.C. United academy and with Montgomery Soccer Club. In 2016, Balogun attended St. Mary's College of Maryland to play College soccer in the United States, college soccer. In four seasons with the Seahawks, Balogun went on to make 66 appearances, scoring 37 goals and tallying 19 assists, also earning two United Soccer Coaches All-American honors and four All-Region awards. Balogun was also the Capital Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Year in 2019 and Rookie of the Year in 2016. Balogun competed with National Premier Soccer League side FC Baltimore Christos during their 2019 season, scoring one goal in five regular season games.Professional
In May 2021, Balogun signed his first professional contract with National Independent Soccer Association's Maryland Bobcats FC, Maryland Bobcats. In two seasons with the Bobcats, Balogun scored three goals in 24 appearances over all competitions. On January 17, 2023, Balogun made the move to USL League One side Lexington SC ahead of their inaugural season. In the club's first-ever game, Balogun earned Lexington a penalty during a 2–1 loss away to One Knoxville SC, One Knoxville. On June 29, 2024, Balogun joined USL Championship side Miami FC on loan for the remainder of their season. He was released by Lexington following their 2024 season. Balogun joined District Elite FC of the National Premier Soccer League in February 2025.References
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